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Chinese Foxglove

Rehmannia Elata

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Overview

Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia elata) boasts tubular, bell-shaped blooms in a pink-purple hue, accented with yellow throats. This perennial reaches up to 3 ft in height and prefers partial shade. It flourishes in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it adds a splash of color to borders and shade gardens. Zones 7-10 are suitable for cultivating this moisture-loving, yet not drought-tolerant, specimen.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–10Type PerennialClimate Subtropical
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — Optimal sun exposure ranges from full sun to partial shade

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Gesneriaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — rosy-pink hue with yellow throats and purple spotted interiors
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — though in hotter climates
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — Optimal sun exposure ranges from full sun to partial shade; perennial with multi-colored and pink blooms
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — perennial with multi-colored and pink blooms; optimal sun exposure ranges from full sun to partial shade
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — multi-colored and pink flowers in the garden
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — It flourishes in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — this plant can reach a towering height of 2 to 4 feet with a spread of 12 to 18 inches; bell-shaped blooms in a
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — tubular flowers of a deep; its vivid blooms are not only visually striking but also bloom profusely from late, image 57
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia elata) boasts tubular; this perennial reaches up to 3 ft in height and prefers partial shade
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — this plant can reach a towering height of 2 to 4 feet with a spread of 12 to 18 inches; bell-shaped blooms in a, image 59
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — bell-shaped blooms in a pink-purple hue; this plant can reach a towering height of 2 to 4 feet with a spread of 12 to 18
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — Blooming in late spring to early summer, it adds a splash of color to borders and shade gardens; though in, image 54
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — scientifically termed Rehmannia elata
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — Optimal sun exposure ranges from full sun to partial shade; perennial with multi-colored and pink blooms, image 62
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — the Chinese Foxglove is certain to become a garden favorite
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — Its vivid blooms are not only visually striking but also bloom profusely from late spring to early fall
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — With its alluring beauty and long flowering period; this plant is not drought-resistant and requires regular watering
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — fertile loam or sandy soil with consistent moisture
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — It flourishes in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter; scientifically termed Rehmannia elata, image 53
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — This perennial reaches up to 3 ft in height and prefers partial shade; chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia elata), image 52
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — While not particularly cold-hardy; accented with yellow throats
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — Its vivid blooms are not only visually striking but also bloom profusely from late spring to early fall, image 60
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — accented with yellow throats; while not particularly cold-hardy, image 51
Chinese Foxglove (Rehmannia Elata) — While not particularly cold-hardy
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